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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · 14d

"The EU is effectively banning a far broader range and number of books than the Florida book bans."
Unintended side effects of the European Union Deforestation Regulation made clear in this entertaining (but nonetheless alarming) post from Sam Thornton 👇

The Scholarly Kitchen @scholarlykitchen.bsky.social · 14d

Guest Post — If a Tree Falls with Nobody Around to Record its Exact Location, Was it Even Compliant? scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/09/25/g...

Guest Post — If a Tree Falls with Nobody Around to Record its Exact Location, Was it Even Compliant? - The Scholarly Kitchen

The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) could make millions of books illegal in Europe, forcing publishers to pulp stock and raising costs for readers.

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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · 20d

Exciting to be helping communicate research from Averitas, a company focused on non-opioid pain management, with a real commitment to helping people be less limited by their pain 👇

Kudos: Science needs Stories @growkudos.bsky.social · 20d

NEWS! Kudos and Averitas Pharma collaborate to improve access to scientific content for US healthcare professionals.

👣 Initial content focuses on neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) of the feet.

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Abstract image with Averitas and Kudos logos

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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 22d

New from #UKSGInsights: "Multilingual research dissemination: current practices and implications for bibliometrics" dub.sh/NJjpJG3

English is widely used as a lingua franca in scholarly communication, yet preserving local languages is vital to reaching a broader audience. Disseminating research in multiple languages can help ensure equitable access, a responsibility shared by both publishers and authors. This study examines the practices of both groups to identify any notable differences. Several academic social networks, preprint servers and repositories are analysed to evaluate the resources currently available and their existing policies. Additionally, journals that actively promote multilingual dissemination are reviewed to understand their implementation strategies and how these align with the standards set by their DOI Registration Agency (DOI RA). From the author’s perspective, differing policies across platforms can heavily influence decisions, mainly because not all platforms provide relationship metadata. Publishers face similar challenges, underscoring the urgent need for standardization. Moreover, the lack of consistency creates opportunities for unethical practices in academia, such as counting the total of citations originating from the same article in different languages. This highlights the importance of a more comprehensive approach to evaluating research beyond citation and document counts. Collaboration among publishers, authors and other stakeholders is essential to fostering greater understanding and preventing misconceptions in the academic landscape.

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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · Sep 3

Looking forward to seeing everyone at @alpsp.bsky.social next week and to joining @kellyhenwood.bsky.social Jitske de Vries and Tina Harseim for our social media panel - join us on Thurs at 10:30 for your one-stop download on what you should be doing in the rapidly evolving social space 👇

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Kudos: Science needs Stories @growkudos.bsky.social · Jul 23

Very excited that we can announce this. Work is well underway. A huge deal for Kudos, helping make research more transparent and more easily understood. Congratulations @sarahmustapha.bsky.social and @davidlsommer.bsky.social for developing this strong new partnership for Kudos.

Kudos: Science needs Stories @growkudos.bsky.social · Jul 23

NEWS: Pfizer signs multi-year agreement with Kudos to optimize discoverability of medical publications.

“By partnering with Kudos, we’re helping ensure our clinical data and publications reach the right people, at the right time.”

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Pfizer signs multi-year agreement with Kudos to optimize discoverability of medical publications

Kudos will help Pfizer increase the reach and engagement of its clinical research by showcasing summaries and related content on a centralized platform.

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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · Jul 1

The latest from #UKSGInsights: "A model for publishers to introduce globally fair and transparent pricing" by @wisealic.bsky.social @davejago.bsky.social Herman Mentink and @lorraineestelle.bsky.social dub.sh/JpMmP7P

The transition of many academic journals from the subscription model to open access shifts payment for publishing services from readers to producers of knowledge. Although this transition makes publications openly accessible to readers globally, many authors and institutions worldwide face financial barriers to publishing in the journals they choose at affordable prices. In response, cOAlition S (an international consortium of funding organizations advocating for open access) commissioned Information Power to develop a globally equitable and sustainable pricing model for academic publishing. We recognize that many stakeholders prefer a scholarly publication ecosystem without charges of any kind, and particularly author-facing charges, for open access publishing. While charges remain part of the scholarly communication landscape, then we feel strongly that open and transparent data should be used to calculate more equitable prices that reflect local purchasing power. This article presents the model that has been developed, the guiding principles and tools developed to support implementation, along with background explanations of the key challenges to developing a framework that ensures authors contribute in line with their means. It also discusses stakeholder feedback and explores potential applications of the framework in achieving a fairer and more inclusive scholarly publishing landscape.

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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · Jun 25

I really do think #medcomms are worth celebrating so thanks @ismpp.bsky.social for giving us a day to focus on doing that! I've celebrated by writing a piece about how you can get more ROI out of your medcomms content 👇 See this and all my recent pieces at blog.growkudos.com/news/tag/med...

Kudos: Science needs Stories @growkudos.bsky.social · Jun 25

Our latest #medcomms thought piece looks at how you can get more ROI from medical educational content by using the latest discovery platforms and techniques - thanks to our co-founder and thought leader @charlierapple.bsky.social for sharing her expertise today!

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Situating your medical content on a pathway from pre-clinical phase to post-launch

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Kudos: Science needs Stories @growkudos.bsky.social · Jun 25

Our latest #medcomms thought piece looks at how you can get more ROI from medical educational content by using the latest discovery platforms and techniques - thanks to our co-founder and thought leader @charlierapple.bsky.social for sharing her expertise today!

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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · Jun 25

Happy #MedComms day! Here are some of my recent contributions to the field!

Kudos: Science needs Stories @growkudos.bsky.social · Jun 25

We're celebrating #medcomms day! Check out our blog for free expert guidance on how you can most appropriately communicate and measure medical education content at different stages of the development process:

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Diagram of some of the metrics Kudos gives you about who has discovered your content

Diagram of the communications funnel - how you can use different channels, and different content formats, to maximize discoverability

Screenshot of part of Kudos results page, showing the breakdown of which formats and assets are most effectively driving traffic

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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · Jun 17

The latest from #UKSGInsights: "Reeling them in: using TikTok and video content to leverage engagement.." by @chelseahumphries.bsky.social dub.sh/7ILu90X

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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · Jun 13

Don't forget to submit your presentation idea for #UKSG2026 in Glasgow! dub.sh/lGMfvyz

UKSG Conference and Exhibition 2026 30 March-1 April Scottish Events Centre

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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · Jun 3

The latest from #UKSGInsights - "Open infrastructures in conflict zones: a case study of @doaj.bsky.social and Ukrainian journals" (Authors: @ozimba.bsky.social, @katrinesundsbo.bsky.social, Natalia Laiuzhna and Iemima Ploscaru) dub.sh/rVBTHTI

This case study explores the role of the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) in increasing the visibility and accessibility of Ukrainian academic journals. Ukrainian journals face numerous challenges due to economic constraints and the ongoing war. The article presents how open infrastructures play an important role in supporting journals during conflict, invasion or major disruption, using DOAJ as a case study. It analyzes what has worked and what could have been improved in DOAJ’s approach, including its collaborative efforts with the Supporting Ukrainian Editorial Staff (SUES) project, the Open Ukrainian Citation Index (OUCI) and Research4Life as initiatives to increase the visibility, transparency and impact of all digitized Ukrainian academic journals, despite the ongoing war with Russia. Recommendations are presented to increase the quality and visibility of Ukrainian journals and to guide open infrastructures in supporting journals from conflict areas.

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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · Jun 3

Correction, with apologies - Nataliia Kaliuzhna

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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · May 30

Come find me at booth 408 in the exhibition at #SSP2025 if you want to learn more about how we are unmasking and reporting on your anonymous visitors, to help demonstrate the effectiveness of your science communication and shape your content strategy.

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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · May 30

Thank you Paul!

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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · May 28

My domino mints are a limited edition so come by early if you want some! They are random though and not a proper set so maybe don’t look too closely if that might trigger you. Wish I’d remembered to bring an actual box of dominoes! #ssp2025

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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · May 28

I hope you’ll be wearing the shark suit for tomorrow’s talk @whysharksmatter.bsky.social ??! #ssp2025

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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · May 28

I love “never underestimate your audience’s intelligence - always underestimate their vocabulary”.

Perfectly put, thanks @whysharksmatter.bsky.social i wrote about this a while back and talked about the “cone of concern” in communicating science!

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Having the Courage to Explain Research in Plain Language - The Scholarly Kitchen

The Curse of Knowledge is when we assume everyone else understands what we're talking about, when they don't. Good communication happens when we have the courage to make it simple.

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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · May 28

Trying to encourage scientists to communicate in a more strategic way is exactly why we started Kudos. We launched a “pro” tool to help create, execute and measure your plan - let me know if you want free access to check it out @whysharksmatter.bsky.social #ssp2025

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Kudos for Researchers - helping more people find, understand, use and cite your research

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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · May 28

“Half of all public science engagement is based on just shouting facts. It doesn’t work.” @whysharksmatter.bsky.social at #ssp2025 on how vital it is to communicate science purposefully and effectively and not just within academia

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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · May 28

Influencers plead that they are raising awareness. “Raising awareness of incorrect information is called lying”, @whysharksmatter.bsky.social reminds us at #ssp2025 while talking about the importance of clear messaging around science

Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · May 28

“I often feel like I’m Playing the role of Captain Science Buzzkill” when trying to correct misconceptions about science. You want to embrace people’s enthusiasm but not let “dumpster fires of lies and nonsense” go unchallenged @whysharksmatter.bsky.social #ssp2025

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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · May 28

“I often feel like I’m Playing the role of Captain Science Buzzkill” when trying to correct misconceptions about science. You want to embrace people’s enthusiasm but not let “dumpster fires of lies and nonsense” go unchallenged @whysharksmatter.bsky.social #ssp2025

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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · May 28

“Recent events show that there is value in ensuring everyone appreciates how science works and why it’s good - and not just publishing our science in journals that, no offence, most people don’t read”. Hear hear @whysharksmatter.bsky.social #ssp2025

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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · May 28

When you’re scrambling with last minute tasks and thinking you might have to skip the opening plenary and then your calendar flashes up “SHARK GUY DO NOT MISS”. Thanks past me for knowing I would really want to see @whysharksmatter.bsky.social at #ssp2025 but that I would need a strong reminder!

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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · May 15

Kudos is rapidly expanding in pharma / medcomms; @davidlsommer.bsky.social and I are really excited about having Richard on board to help us steer and accelerate that. But will massively miss @MelindaKenneway's vision and inspiration on a day-to-day basis! Thanks Melinda and welcome Richard!

Kudos: Science needs Stories @growkudos.bsky.social · May 15

Big news! Our co-founder and CEO for 12 years Melinda Kenneway is stepping back from her executive role to focus on her burgeoning career as a fine artist. We are thrilled to announce that we've appointed Richard Baxter as our new Managing Director. blog.growkudos.com/news/kudos-a...

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